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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.40, 341.22 and 105.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.40, 341.22 and 105.66 is: 158.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.40 : 341.22 = 105.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.40/341.22 = 105.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.40x = 341.22 × 105.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.40x = 36,053.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,053.31/227.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.55

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